Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and swallows

["stephen compton" <scompton@sc.rr.com>]

Dear Bob and other Carolinabirders,

I've been at the Macdougall Correctional
Institution Training Hub all week. This may sound grim, until I tell you it
abuts the Biedler Sanctuary property in Dorchester County,SC. This week
I have seen 2 male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks,
Male and female Yellow Warblers, and a good
selection of swamp and woodland breeding species. It looks like
Rose-breasted
Grosbeak may be the "bird of the week" all over the Carolinas. It's nice to
see them way down here, probably the least likely spot
Steve Compton
Summerville,SC

PS-several sightings of Mississippi Kite this week
make me strongly suspect they breed in downtown Summerville. ----- Original
Message -----
From: "Bob Maxwell" <bobmax1@charter.net>
To: "Carolinabirds" <carolinabirds@acpub.duke.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and swallows


> In support of Gary Phillip's reported numbers of swallows in the marsh
near
> the public pier in Georgetown, SC, I think he understated.!!  Wendy Allen
> told Barb and me to go see the spectacle a couple of years ago, and you
have
> to see it to believe. If you are ever in the area at this time of year,
give
> it a try!!
>       this AM we have had two male Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the seed
feeder
> just outside the office window at our home in Greenville,SC, and they are
> beautiful!!! We also have a Wood Thrush, and the pair of House Wren
continue
> in the back yard.
> Finally, the Mallard hen was still sitting on her eight egg clutch in a
> large flower pot on our floating dock at the beach when we left for Duke
on
> Monday.   See you at the CBC. Bob and Barb Maxwell, Greenville,SC
>